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==Prodrome== | ==Prodrome== | ||
Most patients | Most patients complain of a prodome consisting of: | ||
*[[Nausea]] | |||
*[[Diaphoresis]] | |||
*[[Lightheadedness]] | |||
*[[Blurred vision]] | |||
*[[Headache]] | |||
*[[Palpitations]] | |||
*[[Paraesthesia]] | |||
*[[Pallor]] | |||
* “Washed out” and [[tired feeling]] | |||
The symptoms usually occur in the upright position and resolve almost immediately when the patient assumes the supine position. | |||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
- Because vasovagal syncope may be precipitated by the sight of blood, loss of blood, sudden stressful or painful experiences, surgical manipulation, or trauma, a history of childhood syncope may provide a clue to the cause of vasovagal syncope in adults.
Prodrome
Most patients complain of a prodome consisting of:
- Nausea
- Diaphoresis
- Lightheadedness
- Blurred vision
- Headache
- Palpitations
- Paraesthesia
- Pallor
- “Washed out” and tired feeling
The symptoms usually occur in the upright position and resolve almost immediately when the patient assumes the supine position.